Oil usage
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Oil usage
Has anyone on the board used Quiksilver full synthetic oil in their bikes? I live in an are where the temps are usually around 80-90. I used quicksilver in all of my Mercury outboards and was very satisfied, and I just noted that they make a 20-50 synthetic for the big twin. Just wondering if anyone has any comments on this oil. Thanks
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My understanding is that the major Synthetics (M1 and AMS oil) have a higher than average amount of a couple additives for the air cooled V-Twins. The Quicksilver oil is used in a coolant cooled engine where the coolant is kept at a constant temp. with a water jacket. So an answer to your question IMO I wouldn't use Quicksilver in your motorcycle engine.
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An old time parts guy at my local dealer told me the MoCo engineers would pick Mobil 1 if they could but something cheaper that still more than adequately does the job got the nod instead.
A little bit of research shows Quicksilver oil is actually a Citgo product, they don't have a market presence here in Australia so it's quality isn't something l can comment on.
A little bit of research shows Quicksilver oil is actually a Citgo product, they don't have a market presence here in Australia so it's quality isn't something l can comment on.
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My understanding is that the major Synthetics (M1 and AMS oil) have a higher than average amount of a couple additives for the air cooled V-Twins. The Quicksilver oil is used in a coolant cooled engine where the coolant is kept at a constant temp. with a water jacket. So an answer to your question IMO I wouldn't use Quicksilver in your motorcycle engine.
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It's my understanding that Mercury manufactured the late EVO crankcases for HD in the 90's. I'm sure the Quicksilver Synthetic is a quality product.
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